2008-084Resolution Authorizing the Town Supervisor to Contract with the Dutchess County
Chapter of the American Red Cross
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on March
10th, 2008.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina (arrived at 9:14 PM)
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Paoloni and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger currently is not listed as an Emergency Shelter or
Operations Center with the Dutchess County Chapter of the American Red Cross; and
�Iw WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger supports the Red Cross in its
mission to provide support to residents during a time of personal or widespread crisis
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes
the Town Supervisor to contract with the Dutchess County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to review said contract prior to its execution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
hereby directs each Department Head to ensure full compliance with the Department of
Homeland Security National Incident Management System (NIMS).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
hereby authorizes the availability of training for First Aid, CPR and/or AED usage at Town Hall
for all interested employees.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
3/10/2008
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
JOHN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK